“ Service was good! Everyone was kind and attentive. It was my first meal of the day so I over ordered, but it was worth it. Spanish octopus 4/5: really enjoyed all of the accompaniments which added nice flavor and texture, some of the pieces were overcooked which made them slightly chewy but still enjoyable Empanadas de papa y queso 4/5: enjoyable but plain for my taste Tuna tostadas 5/5: the best dish of the night, tuna was fresh, whole thing was well seasoned, contrasting textures with creamy and crunchy Beef tartare bites 3/5: tartare was very flavorful, rice wasn't crispy at all, so it was a big bite of mush Birria queso tacos 4.5/5: one of the better renditions in Houston Pea agnolotti 4/5: scallops were cooked well, pasta wasn't undercooked but my personal preference is a hair past al dente, the star was the snap peas for me (I don't normally eat snap peas which is clearly a mistake) Crispy Brussels sprouts 4/5: more vegetable dishes need caesar dressing, bacon and parmesan, would have liked for there to be some crispness on the Brussels sprouts but otherwise good dish For desserts it comes down to preference. I like medium sweet so the white chocolate tart was my favorite. Panna cotta was good but too mild tasting that I almost forgot about it after I finished it. I don't normally order tres leches but there were so many rave reviews, I had to this time. It was probably well executed but too sweet for me. The passion fruit meringue was a nice touch. Overall solid meal! ”

“ First time diner at this place, and let me tell you, will not be the last time. Elizabeth the owner greeted us very warmly as we entered the establishment and quickly gave us the rundown of the place. The place was decorated simply, nothing ostentatious . Now for the food. It. Was. Devine. From the appetizers to the main dishes, everything during our dining experience was excellent. I had the Iberico pork chop and no hyperbole, probably the best pork chop dish I've ever had. So simply put, we will definitely be back and try out their other offerings. Elizabeth had mentioned that they will have a rotating menu depending on the season, so that is something to look forward to. ”

“ We've been customers since Old Town Spring and when I tell you this food is magnificent, don't listen to me, listen to his Michelin bib award and his James Beard nomination for best chef in Texas. Just go. Maybe you will be charmed by his wife Elizabeth who works the front of house and makes every guest feel number one. Or maybe it will be one of the servers who take great pride in working there and equal pride in making you feel well taken care of. But most definitely you will be back for the food. The menu is seasonal so you won't get bored. The winner for me Saturday was the seafood pasta with uni butter. From the texture and tooth of the pasta to the rich and sublime sauce, this is a dish you will crave. The atmosphere is elegant yet inviting. Wear what you want. Preferably something expandable. ”

“ I was hesitant about doing a review as they are only open 4 nights a week and it is hard to get a reservation. But, this is the best place we have eaten in the Houston area. The food is great, the service is great, and the owners are involved. Getting ready to make another reservation now. ”

“ Amazing food, truly a level up. Personable service in a cost environment. Will return soon. ”

“ I really enjoyed this restaurant when I dined here a couple of weeks ago right before they earned their Bib Gourmand. For a restaurant in a strip mall in the suburbs of Spring, TX, I was surprised to see how classy and understated this place is while still being accessible to casual diners. The amazing textures their food has also stands out to me almost as much as the good flavors do. Along with the excellent service, it's easy to see why they earned the recognition. Of the dishes my friends and I ordered, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the Crispy Potatoes. The dish was extremely flavorful and filled with excellent textures, and even though there were ingredients like truffle cream and roe, my friend's toddler was still able to enjoy it almost as much as I did. I also highly recommend the Honey Nut Squash Aglotti, which was a beautiful pasta dish with fall flavors and even more amazing textures. Parking is fairly easy in the lot, but since BotB shares the strip mall with several other vendors, can be limited on weekend evenings. While the restaurant has an atmosphere approaching high end dining, it is still very approachable; this is a kid-friendly restaurant and many diners were overall casual. Pricing is fair. And once more, I have to commend the staff on their excellent service. I'm really looking forward to my next meal here! - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 ”

“ These photos are from the 1-Year Anniversary Celebration! All 5 courses were fantastic! (descriptions with each photo) First Course: My husband and I cannot get over how good the scallop appetizer was. It was melt-in-your-mouth soft and the caviar on top gave the perfect burst of salt to balance the sauce. We hope to see this turn up on their menu sometime. Second Course: This dish had such deep flavor and the masa gnocchi were a genius idea. I could eat a giant bowl of this one and be very happy. Third Course: We had never tasted a mole blanco before, the flavor was complex but delicate and the tamal was perfect for sopping it all up! Fourth Course: The pork loin was sooo tender! We loved the sauces too. Fifth Course: My husband, the sweet-tooth said this was the best dessert he had ever tasted. He ate his and stole half of mine. I have always praised the service and ambiance here in my previous reviews and can say it's still incredible. Everyone is friendly and takes pride in what goes on your plate. ”

“ If I could I would rate this a 4.5. I heard about this restaurant months ago but haven't had a chance to stop by due to how far it was. I easily made a reservation online a few weeks ago and came for a weekend dinner. The restaurant is located in an unassuming strip center. It was spacious and every table was full when we walked in. We waited a bit to get seated but were given frequent updates by the manager so we didn't mind. We wanted to choose a dish from different sections so we ended up ordering: Gnocchi: 4/5 the gnocchi was light and not too heavy Potato and caviar empanadas: 5/5 super light and crispy Pork belly tacos: 4/5 pork belly could have use a bit more flavor Carne asada: 4.5/5 meat was perfectly cooked and the beans actually were really good, I couldn't stop eating them Panna cotta: 5/5 perfect dessert to end the meal Overall, we had a great time at this spot and service was great. If I lived closer I'd definitely come more often. I saw their menu changes from time to time so I need to stop by again to try out their new items! ”

“ Why 5 stars? Because this was one of the best meals I've had in 2024. --- --- --- We have had BOTB on our list for a while, but recently my wife saw a promotion about their deal during Restaurant Week and confidently declared that we must go during the upcoming weekend. I like it when she declares such things, especially when it's a place I really want to try, so we were off. First off, I will say that there is a true mom-n-pop vibe here in every sense of the word. It's a small place in a strip mall, but they do everything they can to make it feel like you're in for a special dining experience. The service was great, all the way from calling in to make a reservation, through our server who was very helpful with making recommendations. As for the food, my wife ordered the following as part of the restaurant week deal: -Peaches and Burrata: 5-stars. The first thing we ate, and one of the best. This was food science: an explosion of a bunch of different flavors that all went together perfectly. If this is on the menu, do not even consider not ordering it. Quesabirria: 4-stars. This was obviously high quality (like everything else here) quesabirria, but to be honest, I've had a couple of versions at greasy food trucks that I did like a little more. Steak: 5-stars. As tender a steak as you'll ever have. And only $28 for a decent portion. It also came with some of the best refried beans you will ever have. And then we have my order: -Scallops: 4-stars. To be honest, I always love scallops and these were no exception. The only reason for the 4-star rating is that there were only 3 scallops and this was the most expensive item on the menu @ $37. All of the fixins' that came with them were great, but I would have rather tried something with more value, despite it being delicious. Elote: 5-stars. 5 doesn't actually do this dish justice. It's more like 80 stars on a 1-5 scale. Another flavor explosion built by food scientists in a lab with several randomized control trials. No elote I ever eat again will make me happy. Panna Cotta: 5-stars. The third OMG of the night along with the Peaches and Burrata and the Elote. This dessert was so amazing that I needed to be treated for medical depression when it was gone. I was not only considering licking the bowl when I was done, but going into the kitchen and forcing whoever made it to come home and live with us. We will 100% be back here and we will be bringing family and friends because this is absolutely a "show off" restaurant. It really reminded me of some of the amazing restaurants I've been to in Charleston or Asheville, where it's obvious that they are on a different level than pretty much everyone else. ”